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790 8th Avenue
New York City, NY 10019
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Perched on the corner of 8th Avenue and West 49th Street, Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square is within easy right of all of Manhattan's transportation hubs: Port Authority Bus Terminal and Penn Station to the south and Grand Central Terminal to the east. Most of the city's major subway lines converge around here, as well, including the A and E trains, which connect to Kennedy Airport. The hotel is a few blocks from the West Side Highway, which runs down the western edge of Manhattan, loops around the southern tip, and eventually becomes the FDR Drive on the East Side; there are bridges and tunnels into Brooklyn and Queens from there. Explore more detailed directions below, and don’t hesitate to contact our team with specific questions.
Driving Directions to Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square
From John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK):
Take I‑678 North (Van Wyck Expressway) toward Manhattan, then merge onto I‑495 West (Long Island Expressway). Follow signs for the Queens–Midtown Tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, proceed west through Midtown to 8th Avenue. The hotel is located at 790 8th Avenue at West 48th Street. Estimated travel time is 45–60 minutes.
From LaGuardia Airport (LGA):
Take the Grand Central Parkway West toward Manhattan, then continue onto I‑278 West. Follow signs for the Queens–Midtown Tunnel into Manhattan. Once through the tunnel, continue west toward Midtown and follow signs to 8th Avenue. Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square is located at 790 8th Avenue at West 48th Street, near Times Square. Estimated travel time is 30–45 minutes.
From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR):
Take I‑78 East toward New York City and follow signs for the Holland Tunnel. After exiting the tunnel in Manhattan, drive north toward Midtown and continue to 8th Avenue. Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square is located at 790 8th Avenue at West 48th Street, just steps from Times Square. Estimated travel time is 45–60 minutes.
Public Transportation Directions to Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square
From John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK):
Take the AirTrain JFK to Jamaica Station. From there, transfer to the E subway train toward Manhattan and exit at the 50 St station. The hotel is just a three-minute walk from there, with the entire trip taking 60–75 minutes.
From LaGuardia Airport (LGA):
Take the free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue, then transfer to the E subway train toward Manhattan. Exit at the 50 St station, just a three-minute walk from the hotel. The total journey should take about an hour.
From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR):
Take the AirTrain Newark to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, then board an NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station. From Penn Station, take the C or E subway one stop uptown to the 50 St station, making your total travel time between 50 and 70 minutes.
Hotel Near NYC Cruise Terminals
Make the most of your cruise vacation with a pre- or post-cruise stay in Midtown Manhattan. Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square puts you close to some of New York City's most iconic attractions while providing a convenient starting point for traveling to the city's cruise terminals.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal: Directions from Kimpton Theta
Located at 711 12th Avenue on Manhattan's West Side, the terminal is easily accessible from Kimpton Theta by taxi or rideshare. Guests using public transportation can also access the terminal area via nearby subway and bus connections. NYCEDC identifies the A, C, B, D and 1 trains at Columbus Circle as the closest subway options to the terminal.
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: Directions from Kimpton Theta
Located at 210 Clinton Wharf in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the cruise terminal can be reached from Kimpton Theta by taxi, rideshare or public transportation. For guests traveling with cruise luggage, a taxi or rideshare may offer the most straightforward option. Public transit options include subway connections followed by the B61 bus, and the NYC Ferry also serves nearby Red Hook.
Cape Liberty Cruise Port: Directions from Kimpton Theta
Located at 4 Port Terminal Boulevard in Bayonne, New Jersey, Cape Liberty Cruise Port is best reached from Midtown Manhattan by taxi, rideshare or pre-arranged car service. When driving from New York City, Royal Caribbean provides routes via either the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel, followed by the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 14A.